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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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